Antibody testing for autoimmune endocrine disease - thyroid disease
The three antibodies
Three antibodies in routine use. Each answers a different question.
| Antibody | Target | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| TRAb (TSHR-Ab) | TSH receptor | Diagnosing Graves'; predicting relapse; fetal risk in pregnancy |
| TPO-Ab | Thyroid peroxidase | Most sensitive marker of Hashimoto's; risk of progression in subclinical hypothyroidism |
| Tg-Ab | Thyroglobulin | Assay interference flag in thyroid cancer surveillance |
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